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Identity Dental Marketing Provides Free Marketing Resources

Identity Dental

TAMPA, Fla., December 23, 2021/PRNewswire/ — Identity Dental Marketing’s CEO Grace Rizza provides free marketing resources through her Facebook Group, Podcast and individual strategy sessions. The Facebook group, Dentistry’s Growing With Grace, has a network of over 5,000 dental professionals. Grace provides weekly video content and prompts containing valuable dental marketing and business […].

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Allowable duties, education, and continuing education requirements as well as state-specific credentials are all over the spectrum.

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CTR – What it is and What it Says About Your Dental Website Performance

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post CTR – What it is and What it Says About Your Dental Website Performance appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Risk analysis of factors in clinical anxiety among undergraduate and postgraduate students in dentistry

Dental News and Technology

Work. 2021 Dec 15. doi: 10.3233/WOR-205093. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: When anxiety is persistent among dental students, the consequence could be poor academic performance, ill health, lack of empathy, and exhaustion. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of anxiety along with anxiety-provoking factors among clinical dental students.

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How to overcome fear and conquer the dental school application

ASDA Blog

During my time in undergrad, my biggest obstacle was fear — fear that even if I tried hard, I still might not achieve what I wanted. For a while, this fear prevented me from giving serious thought to what I wanted to do after graduation. In my first two years of undergrad at McMaster University in Canada, I focused on taking courses I loved. Suddenly, it was my third year, and I realized I needed a plan.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and South Dakota

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Allowable duties, education, and continuing education requirements as well as state-specific credentials are all over the spectrum.

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Male Fertility Temporarily Hindered by COVID-19 Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers in Belgium discovered that some men who had recovered from COVID-19 experienced lower sperm counts and reduced sperm motility up to 3 months after the infection had resolved. The semen itself, however, did not carry any risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2. Out of 35 male participants—who had all recovered from a symptomatic COVID-19 illness—60% experienced a decline in sperm motility and 37% saw a decrease in sperm numbers within 30 days post-COVID-19.

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Dental Industry News: Oral Health in America (Report)

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, a report from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. A culmination of two years of research and writing by more than 400 contributors, the report is a follow up to the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health in America; exploring the nation’s oral health over the last 20 years.

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The 4M model for promoting student mental health: mindfulness, movement, meaning and moderator-based interventions

The Social Care Elf

In her debut blog, Snigdha Dutta explores the 4M model for promoting university student mental health, explored by a recent systematic review which suggests that a combination of mindfulness, movement, meaning, and moderator-based interventions may help. The post The 4M model for promoting student mental health: mindfulness, movement, meaning and moderator-based interventions appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Where the Rubber Hits the Road

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Deanna Alexander, RDH. After graduating from high school in the mid-80s, Deanna Alexander, RDH, began working as a file clerk in the office of a dentist who provided oral care for Detroit elementary schools. She describes it as her first taste of mobile dentistry. Since then, Alexander worked in a variety of dentistry-related capacities, until her passion for dentistry led her into a dental hygiene career.

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Carestream Dental Announces Sale of Scanning Technology Business

Dental News and Technology

BIG NEWS HERE! ATLANTA— Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million. The Scanning Technology business is composed of Carestream Dental’s intraoral scanner equipment (CS 3600, CS 3700, and CS 3800) and related software.

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I’m Dreaming… (an RM Holiday Song)

Rosemont Review

While our team is based in sunny San Diego, that doesn’t make the thought of a snowy holiday season any less magical at this time of year. In honor of the many holiday festivities happening this month, we wanted to take the time to serenade you with our marketing-themed version of the classic “White Christmas.” Keep reading (or singing) below! I’m dreaming of page one search results.

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - NORAD Tracks Santa!!!

Denticle

Every year on December 24th. the moment it begins at the International Date Line, NORAD begins tracking Santa as he delivers gifts around the globe! The Santa Tracker shows kiddos exactly *where* Santa is on every part of his trip as well as providing videos of him as he passes famous landmarks. Until Christmas Eve kids can also explore the website, listen to music, and play games!

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Report Details 20 Years of Advances and Challenges in Americans’ Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The National Institutes of Health’s new report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” provides a road map on how to improve the nation’s oral health. PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL AND CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH. Despite important advances in the understanding and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, many people in the United States still have chronic oral health problems and lack of access to care, according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Marquee Dental Partners expands its growth strategy with the launch of a Consumer-facing dental brand in Smyrna, Tennessee

Dental News and Technology

BRENTWOOD Tenn., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marquee Dental Partners announces the launch of its consumer-facing dental brand, Marquee Dental. The Marquee Dental brand will be used to directly expand Marquee's industry-leading approach into select communities. The new brand operates with the belief that better smiles lead to better health and that better health leads to better lives.

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Middletown Dentists Launch New Custom Practice Website

Rosemont Review

The dentists at Delaware Smile Center recently launched a new website that highlights the array of state-of-the-art dental and orthodontic treatments they offer. Middletown, DE — The team at Delaware Smile Center is committed to providing patients with top-notch service and exceptional dental outcomes. Drs. Saqib and Sohaib Usmani offer a range of cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments, such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, and periodontal care.

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Carestream Dental Announces Sale of Scanning Technology Business

Denticle

This one is hot off the press. Carestream is selling their scanning business to Envista Holding which is the parent company of Kavo-Kerr. More info to follow as it is available. Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million.

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British Dentists Balk at COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The British Dental Association (BDA) is warning the country’s public health officials that many dentists will simply leave the profession rather than adhere to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, leaving vulnerable Brits without access to oral healthcare. One in 10 dentists in England is not fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. England’s Parliament recently voted to require all healthcare providers, including dentists and dental hygienists, who work within the National Health Service system t

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Why Would You ever Want To Do That?

Coaches Corner

In this episode of The Madow Dental Podcast, Dr. Rich fields a great listener question that will give you a lot to think about if you are considering ways to grow your dental practice. Then in our mystery shopper calls, we ask a very simple question: “Do you do cosmetic dentistry?” This should result in an instant appointment being made, right?

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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Your Dental Health

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It’s the season of gift giving and many of the treats contain sugar, which can be harmful to our smiles in the long run. If you’re not sure what sugar does to the teeth or alternative gifts to give this season, read this article from our team here at Mountain Aire Dentistry on alternative stocking stuffers for you to gift. . Dangerous Stocking Stuffers: Sugar and Your Smile .

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What Are The Advantages Of A Dental Implant?

Phoenix Endodontist

Are you one of millions of Americans facing tooth loss? Many people today lose a tooth (or teeth) to decay, accident, or injury. Many more are lost due to periodontal disease (gum disease), which affects nearly 50% of Americans over age 30 and nearly 70% of those over age 65. Dental implants can offer a long-lasting, comfortable, realistic-appearing tooth substitute for one or more natural teeth.

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Henry Schein Celebrates 23rd Annual ‘Holiday Cheer for Children’ by Donating Clothing, Gift Cards, Toys, and More to Participating Children and Their Families

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

quavondo / E+. Henry Schein, Inc. and Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world joined more than 1500 underserved children and their families to celebrate the company’s 23 rd annual “Holiday Cheer for Children” program, a flagship corporate initiative that helps participating families enjoy a fun and festive holiday season. TSMs from more than 17 company locations participated in the program, spreading holiday cheer in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Spain.

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Porcelain Veneers or Dental Crowns In Blackburn?

Healthy Smiles

Porcelain veneers and crowns are both dental restoration procedures that can enhance the appearance and role of your teeth. The primary distinction is that a veneer only covers the visible area of your tooth, whereas a crown covers the entire tooth. Dental restoration procedures are expensive, so knowing which one is right for you is important. Despite the differences in the procedures, both have a high success rate.

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3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors

Coshocton Dental

In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life , George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine your life if your teeth had never formed. That's actually a reality for some—they're born without teeth, albeit usually only one or two. But even then, they're often more susceptible to problems with their bite, speech development and nutrition.

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4 Changes Dentists Face Going from the Military to Private Practice

The Big Brush

Many dentists begin their careers in the military, as it immediately provides a secure salary, built-in benefits, and numerous learning opportunities.

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CDC Recommends Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization unanimously recommended that Americans receive either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as opposed to Johnson & Johnson’s. This guideline comes as data show the risk for blood clots, while still rare, is elevated among those who receive the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

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A Tall Order: Navigating Restorative Materials and Dental Cement Selection

3M

The post A Tall Order: Navigating Restorative Materials and Dental Cement Selection appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Teledentistry with Heart: MouthWatch Named to Inc.'s 2021 Best in Business List in the Health Products Category

Dental News and Technology

2nd Annual List Recognizes 147 Private Companies That Put Purpose Before Profit METUCHEN, N.J., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MouthWatch, LLC a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions and digital imaging devices, was named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in the health products category. Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact.

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3 Tips to Control Overhead Costs for Dental Practices

The Big Brush

Overhead costs, including staffing, technology, equipment, and supplies are all part of running a dental practice.

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Obesity-Related Inflammation Linked to Periodontal Diseases

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Bet_Noire / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Periodontal diseases affect more than 47% of adults ages 30 and older, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and obesity has been found to be a major contributor. 1 Associated with accumulated excessive fat, obesity has become a major public health problem across the world.

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Green Dentistry: Safeguarding the Environment Through Sustainable Practice

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. “Sustainable,” “eco-friendly” and “green.” These terms describe environmentally-centered business practices and products that have grown exponentially in recent years, in tandem with the rising consciousness of our species’ environmental impact. Although some might be tempted to dismiss this as another buzzword-based marketing trend, in reality, it’s indicative of a greater movement that began decades ago.

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One of My Top Test Drives of 2021 - Monet Handheld Curing Laser

Denticle

As I’ve said in the past, curing is the stepchild of adhesive dentistry. It’s always there, but no one ever pays any attention to it. We’ve seen some pretty dramatic improvements in our curing devices over the past decade, but AMD has leap frogged the industry with the first laser that is the same size as the standard LED curing light. A laser pushes all of its photons in one direction in a column of light.

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Asymptomatic Individuals With COVID-19 May Be Super-Spreaders

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Those infected with SARS-CoV-2 but show no symptoms are spreading COVID-19 throughout their communities according to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open. Out of nearly 20,000 subjects infected with the novel coronavirus, 40% had no symptoms. Drilling down further into the data, researchers discovered that 54% of pregnant women, 53% of air/cruise passengers, 48% of long-term care facility residents/workers, and 30% of healthcare professionals

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A World Health Organization Resolution Aims to Bridge the Medical-Dental Divide

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Igor Kutyaev / iStock / Getty Images Plus. More than 3.5 billion people across the globe have some sort of oral disease. As many as 2.3 billion dental caries cases in permanent teeth go untreated, while the disease ravages the primary teeth of 530 million children. Meanwhile, 796 million people have periodontal diseases. 1–3. These conditions exact an extraordinary price on the wellbeing of both individuals and society as a whole.

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Surge in Demand Prompts Walgreen’s to Put Limit on OTC COVID-19 Tests

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the United States, in part due to the new Omicron variant, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains has instituted a purchase limit of four over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per customer. The drugstores have reported significant increase in demand for such tests since the onset of November. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that Americans take a COVID-19 test before gathering with others inside, and, in some insta

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Clinical Study Evaluates Naproxen Sodium Versus an Opioid Combination in Acute Postsurgical Dental Pain

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

M. Ted Wong, DDS, MHA. New clinical research has shown that a single 440 mg dose of over-the-counter naproxen sodium (NapS) is as effective, lasts longer, and is better tolerated than a single dose of a commonly prescribed opioid for managing acute postsurgical dental pain. The single-dose study, “ Analgesic efficacy of naproxen sodium versus hydrocodone/acetaminophen in acute postsurgical dental pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial ,” published online in Postgraduate Medi

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Bayer Consumer Health Division Announces Clinical Research Study Findings Evaluating Naproxen Sodium vs. an Opioid Combination in Acute Postsurgical Dental Pain

Denticle

Study Shows a Single Dose of Over-The-Counter Naproxen Sodium (440 mg) is as Effective, Lasts Longer, and was Better Tolerated Than a Single Dose of a Commonly Prescribed Opioid Bayer Consumer Health Division announced today its clinical research study, " Analgesic efficacy of naproxen sodium versus hydrocodone/acetaminophen in acute postsurgical dental pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial" was published online in the Postgraduate Medicine journal.